Origin
Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO
Late night in Aristocrat Ranchettes on Sunday
Local time
4:07 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO to Fort Collins, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
48.8 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO
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Trip Overview
Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO to Fort Collins, CO is 48.8 miles and takes about 1h 7m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, County Road 18, and East Mulberry Street, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip stays within Colorado's Mountain West region, offering a fairly direct drive from a more rural starting point to a larger city. Expect a route that involves a fair number of turns rather than a long, straight highway cruise. Given its short duration, this drive is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as a quick transit between locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 29 mi | 28m |
| County Road 18 | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| East Mulberry Street | 4 mi | 7m |
| County Road 20 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Firestone Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| County Road 15 | 2 mi | 3m |
| County Road 23 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Pine Cone Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 29 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO and Fort Collins, CO.
1
Start on Henry Street
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Henry Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto County Road 18
4.4 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 18
3
At end of road, turn right onto County Road 23
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 23
4
Turn left onto County Road 20
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 20
5
Continue on Pine Cone Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Cone Avenue
6
Turn right onto County Road 15
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 15
7
Turn left onto Firestone Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Firestone Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 25 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 25
29 mi
·
28 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 269B
Toward CO 14 West: Fort Collins
11
Merge onto CO 14
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
East Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on West Mulberry Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Mulberry Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn right onto South Meldrum Street
499 ft
·
29 sec
·
South Meldrum Street
14
Turn left onto West Magnolia Street
476 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Magnolia Street
15
Continue on South Sherwood Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Sherwood Street
16
Arrive at destination
South Sherwood Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 44.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
County Road 18
At end of road, turn left onto County Road 18
Navigation decision point
6
12 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Firestone Boulevard
Turn left onto Firestone Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the ramp toward I 25 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 25 North
5
44 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward CO 14 West: Fort Collins
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 269B
Toward CO 14 West: Fort Collins
5
44.2 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
CO 14 / East Mulberry Street
Merge onto CO 14 / East Mulberry Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.35 one way
$14.71 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $7.78 | $15.57 |
| premium | $4.39 | $8.44 | $16.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.77 | $21.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.83 | $3.12 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fort Collins, CO
Late night in Fort Collins on Sunday
Local time
4:07 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 7m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you won't be settling into a long stretch of interstate. While there's a segment of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, it accounts for 0% of your highway driving time, suggesting it's used more for access than sustained travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 29 miles, likely on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Be prepared for a route that requires active navigation, with various county roads and city streets guiding you to your destination.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near County Road 18.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (County Road 18): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (Firestone Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Fort Collins, CO
Full guide →Fort Collins is a city of about 170,000 in north central region of the western U.S. state of Colorado. The seat of Larimer County, the city lies 59 miles (95 km) north of Denver on the Cache La Poudre River at the eastern edge of the Front Range foothills. Fort Collins is the home of Colorado State University and is a major research center.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 48.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fort Collins, CO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (County Road 18): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (Firestone Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort Collins, CO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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